- Guilt and shame work
- Caregiver stress
- Communication skills
About Maureen
Maureen Doherty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, and life changes. Maureen also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at what’s happening now and what patterns keep showing up. Maureen helps people name difficult feelings, understand where they come from, and try new ways of responding.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She adjusts the pace and topics to match each person’s circumstances. That can mean short-term work around a specific problem or longer discussion about recurring themes like control, codependency, or forgiveness.
Maureen has worked with issues that often come up during life changes, including blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and aging or geriatric concerns. She also supports people facing commitment worries, communication breakdowns, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place in California. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site’s onboarding steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. Maureen notes that treatment plans are shaped by the topics a person brings and the goals they set together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Maureen describes her work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is short-term problem-focused work that identifies a specific concern, maps out what keeps it going, and tests manageable behavior changes to reduce its impact. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress, and immediate relationship problems.Another common approach looks at recurring patterns in relationships and self-view. That involves tracing how past interactions shape current expectations and trying new ways of communicating and setting boundaries. It is useful for issues like codependency, control struggles, and ongoing feelings of guilt or shame.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Maureen works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans as work progresses so sessions stay relevant to what a person wants to change.
The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time so people can start sooner on a difficult topic. Licensed professionals use these practical advantages to help keep therapy workable alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses direct conversation and practical steps to help people name feelings, trace patterns, and try different responses to shame or guilt.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience working in mental health in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices there.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.